Hard disk write protected – how to restore the correct attributes – DISKPART

(Windows procedure)

Follow these steps:

1. Open Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.

2. Type diskpart and press Enter.

3. Type list disk and press Enter.

4. Type select disk #(ex: Disk 1) to select the disk which is write-protected and press Enter.

5. Type attributes disk clear readonly to change the disk’s properties so that it is no longer read-only and press Enter.

6. Type exit and press Enter twice to exit Diskpart and Command Prompt continuously.

7. Re-plug your USB flash drive to check if the write protection error is solved.